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The most prominent and interesting people answer deep questions about life, success, family and faith. All by a crackling fire. The first ever mobile campfire studio podcast filmed in our shuttle that travels the nation in search of the best interviews.

Ryan Bethea


    • Mar 13, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 56 EPISODES

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    The I Went Camping With podcast is truly one of my favorites. Hosted by Kyle, this show excels in leading well-versed conversations that are both educational and entertaining. As a faith-based producer in Hollywood, I have found this podcast to be incredibly enlightening, as I learn and absorb a wealth of knowledge from every episode. It is evident that Kyle puts a great deal of effort into crafting these discussions, and the result is an enriching experience that nourishes the mind and soul. God bless!

    One of the best aspects of The I Went Camping With podcast is Kyle's incredible leadership as the host. He has a knack for creating the perfect balance between depth and fun, mastering the art of sandwiching thought-provoking insights with lighthearted humor. The result is a podcast that is not only informative but also enjoyable to listen to. The way Ryan facilitates high-value and entertaining conversations on various topics deserves commendation.

    Another aspect worth mentioning is the perfect blend of depth, insight, and humor that this podcast offers. Ryan does an amazing job at ensuring that each episode brings forth profound insights while still maintaining an air of lightheartedness. It can be quite challenging to strike this balance, but Ryan makes it seem effortless. This fusion creates a unique listening experience that captivates listeners from start to finish.

    While The I Went Camping With podcast has many outstanding qualities, it wouldn't be fair not to address any potential drawbacks. One area where improvements could be made is in diversifying the topics covered on the show. While faith-based discussions are undoubtedly valuable, incorporating different subjects could help attract a wider audience and add variety to the podcast's content.

    In conclusion, The I Went Camping With podcast is an exceptional show hosted by Ryan, who leads engaging conversations with finesse and skill. His ability to ask thought-provoking questions and maintain captivating dialogue sets this podcast apart from others. Listening to this show feels like being a part of an intimate fireside chat, fully participating in the conversation. The content is top-notch, and I eagerly look forward to future episodes. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone seeking a combination of depth, insight, and entertainment.



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    A Biotech Mogul Shares Reasons For Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 53:00


    Errik Anderson may be the world's most prolific developer of drugs that no one has heard about. He is hopeful for the future of medicine.

    What Happens When We Die? Director of After Death Explains NDEs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 48:02


    NDEs or "Near Death Experiences" are a widely studied and attested phenomenon. Many people upon clinically flatlining report visions of heaven and hell. Stephen Gray, director and writer of the new film After Death stops by to talk about some of the most infamous cases.

    Telling It Like It Is With Aaron Neville

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 35:35


    One of the most legendary vocalists and singers of all time joins us to "Tell it like it is". Aaron Neville shares stories from his incredible journey and talks his new book.

    Harry Potter, Theology and a Priest- My Chat with Father Gregory Pine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 63:36


    Ryan sits down with an erudite Father Gregory Pine and they get into one of the most random theological discourses to ever grace the podcast universe.

    Justine Tiu On The Incredible Success of the Woobles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 33:32


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    Running to Daylight With Justin Forsett

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 38:38


    Pro Bowler Justin Forsett gives us his lessons for success on and off the field.

    Evan Wickham Gets Real About Christianity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 94:47


    Evan Wickham is pastor, worship leader, father, husband and dad joke connoisseur. We sat down to figure out why, after all these years, does he still believe in Jesus.

    Granger Things. Answering God's Call With Granger Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 57:29


    He's a country superstar, minister and now author. Granger Smith sits down and walks us through his amazing journey and decision to leave his bus and music behind to answer a call.

    Breaking Barriers with Mia Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 49:19


    As an accomplished politician, author, and advocate for conservative principles, Mia shares her insights on the current state of American politics, the importance of faith and family in her life, and her experiences as a former airline attendant - complete with hilarious stories and mishaps from her time in the air. Join us as we explore Mia's unique perspective on the intersection of politics, faith, and the great outdoors, and gain a deeper appreciation for the power of resilience, determination, and a love of adventure.

    Hugh Ross on Evolution, Origins of the Cosmos and Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 69:28


    Hugh Ross walks through his interpretation of the the origins of the universe, evolution and so much more. A deep dive into faith and science you won't want to miss.

    Colt McCoy On Faith, Family and Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 58:53


    Colt McCoy has had a storied football career. More impressive is his off the field philosophy, demeanor and way he conducts his life. Colt's emphasis on family and faith has been an inspiration to all who know him.

    Chasing Failure and Leveling Up With Renown Author and Speaker Ryan Leak

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 42:43


    Ryan Leak is an executive coach, best-selling author, and motivational speaker that gets to inspire over 50,000 people every month and train over 20,000 leaders every year, for some of the biggest corporations in the world. He's widely known for two documentaries: The Surprise Wedding and Chasing Failure.

    Laura Osnes, Tony Nominated Broadway Star Shares Her Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 43:07


    Laura Osnes is a singer, songwriter and Tony nominated broadway star. Fresh off the heels of first new music release in some time, Laura joins us by the fire to talk about her incredible journey to living out her childhood dream.

    Bestselling Author Jon Gordon On The Power of Integrity in Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 45:52


    One of the most popular speakers in the world, a bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, and more importantly, devoted husband and father, Jon Gordon joins us to share the power of integrity in unleashing your dreams and impact.

    This Underwear Mogul Built The Biggest Brand On Tiktok

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 60:02


    8:32- The Nike Branding Deal Story 19:38- Creative Marketing Ideas 26:01- The Hustle- Pretending to be a sales rep from Vans 40:32 - When the funding fell through last minute 43:37 - Biggest misstep  

    Going Viral on Tiktok With Kevin Lawson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 41:35


    Kevin Lawson has accrued almost 5 million "confirmations" (Not followers) to his Tiktok account by encouraging and offering genuine hope to people around the world. He was nice enough to sit down and share some of his best lessons with us.

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    NHL All Star Jeremy Roenick On Hockey, Injuries, Marriage and Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 41:25


    NHL All Star Jeremy Roenick reflects back on his career, scariest moments and why he loves fans so much.

    Andy Weir, Author of The Martian and Hail Mary Project Talks Mental Health and Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 55:14


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    Best Selling Author Blake Crouch Goes Quantum and Talks Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 52:45


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    Andrew Klavan Talks Media, Hitchhiking and Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 53:34


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    Legendary Journalist David Holthouse Talks About His Scariest Investigations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 56:36


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    Jonathan Isaac on Taking a Stand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 32:56


    NBA Star and Best Selling Author Jonathan Isaac joins us to talk about his life changing decision.

    Building the Daily Wire with Jeremy Boreing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 53:20


    The Daily Wire's Jeremy Boreing invites us to camp at their headquarters and answer tough questions about culture and media.

    Chef Andre Rush Cooked for Four US Presidents and Now He's Headed For Your TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 43:02


    Chef Andre Rush Has Prepared Amazing Meals for four US Presidents, does over 2000 pushups a day, and happens to be one of the nicest people you will ever meet.

    Best Selling Author James Rollins Never Took Writing Classes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 41:32


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    Hunting Ted Bundy and Life in the FBI with Kathleen McChesney

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 50:03


    Former Executive Assistant Director of the FBI and lead detective of the infamous Ted Bundy case, Kathleen McChesney has had a career to envy. We get a rare sit down with one of the most accomplished women in law enforcement history.

    Building a CPG Food Business with Serial Entrepreneur Matt Clifford

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 50:12


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    Mental Flourishing with Psychotherapist Matthias J Barker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 56:52


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    TravisMathew CEO Shares His Most Important Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 32:55


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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 65:24


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    NBA Performance Coach David Nurse Talks Mental Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 35:13


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    Celebrity Trainer Da Rulk Shares His Fitness Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 46:26


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    Unleashing Your Inner Author with NYT Bestseller Gregg Hurwitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 53:18


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    Matt Leinart Gets Real About NFL, USC Glory Years, and The Future of College Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 73:42


    They were the best of times. USC Football Legend and Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart joins us by the campfire and gets real about life after the NFL. The Trojan champion shares his lessons learned, what life was like during those incredible championship years and what it was like playing for Pete Carroll as a USC Trojan. Matt was even in a music video with The Game. At the time the Trojans were THE football team in Los Angeles and the toast of the town with celebrities like Snoop Dog and Will Ferrell joining by the sidelines.We of course want to thank our sponsor for this episode Chilisleep. If you haven't tried their cooling technology to help you sleep deeper at night- you're missing out. Head on over to Chilisleep.com/wentcamping for 30% off your offer. Show Notes9:50 Why NFL Didn't Work Out 11:47 The Label as a Party Boy 22:45 Growing up overweight and crosseyed to Heisman winner. 32:15 Matt Was in a Music Video For The Game 38:10 What USC was like at that time. 39:30 Pete Carol story, USC culture 44:20 What Matt Would Do Differently 47:00 How Matt Met His Wife And First Impressions 01:01:10 High School Recruiting and College Athletes, should College athletes get paid?  https://www.chilisleep.com/wentcamping

    John K On Songwriting and Spotify, Plus A Little Improv

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 69:18


    Singer, Songwriter and Incredible Vocalist John K Joins The Campfire to Talk His Journey of Faith, Fame, and the Business of Songwriting.

    GOAT Laird Hamilton Shares His Health Tips and Best Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 61:32


    Laird Hamilton joins us by the campfire to share his best stories, fitness tips, and wisdom for a live well lived.

    A Festivus Miracle: John O'Hurley, Mr. Peterman shares his journey and Seinfeld Monologues

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 48:03


    John O'Hurley, the original most interesting man in the world, Mr. Peterman from Seinfeld and an accomplished actor with a myriad of talents joins us by the campfire for some signature monologues. We haven't laughed this hard in ages.

    The rise of esports and how to be a pro gamer with Mike Rufail

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 38:28


    Mike Rufail  is a pioneer in the gaming world having founded one of the most successful esports franchises in the world in Team Envy. Mike shares what it takes to be a pro gamer, the exciting things they are doing in Dallas, and a vision for the future of esports.  Show notes12:30- What it Takes to be great. 14:21- how to become an E-gamer 22:21- physical training can help improve cognitive thinking if done 30 minutes before a match 27:43 what to eat and what to avoid eating 29:42- The building of a stadium 33:48- Discussing the "Rumors" of some very big news.

    An Interview With Our Favorite Ghostbuster and Iconic Actor Ernie Hudson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 77:40


    Sometimes we can't camp together in person so we have to take it to Zoom. Ernie Hudson joined us by a remote campfire to share his journey and wisdom. And yes, that Crackling you here is the sound of a fire. 3:46 : Ernie describes his experience with not being able to get roles after Ghostbusters.10:32 – 13:23- Ernie goes over his relationship with the cast of Ghostbusters as well as their personalities and what it was like to work with them. 29:40 – 31:16 - Huey Lewis Lawsuit39:28 – 42:27  Ernie tells Ryan and the audience a little bit about his upbringing, as well as his relationship with God.01:04:13 – 01:08:47 -Family Talk1:10:21- Ernie raises his boys as a single dad01:16:02 – 01:17:45 - Last time Ernie drove Ecto-1 as well as Ernie getting through convention security with his prop backpack.

    Madi Prewett on Faith, Fame and Being Made For Moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 52:42


    Author and Bachelor Star Madison Prewett shares her journey to the Bachelor and beyond. Madison was a great sport and let us ask her some tough questions about reconciling faith and going on the reality series. She discusses her new book, Made for this Moment and the lessons learned along the way.

    Bubba Watson Shares His Ups and Downs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 62:32


     00:06:21:21 - Ted Scott comes to Bubba and says may need to make a change00:08:12:00 - Why does Bubba ask for Kevin Durant's shoes?18:55-20:50 Ben Crane introduces to Ted Scott00:33:56:18 - Going on PGA TOUR00:35:47:18 - Accountability on Tour00:37:22:13 - Hard to balance family and being an athlete?00:44:05:20 - Bubba's headspace during matches00:49:15:10 - Internet is not always True-00:50:44:23 - Bubba doesn't believe Age is the end of performance    

    Kathie Lee Gifford Gets Real About Faith And Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 60:50


    There are extroverts and then there is Kathie Lee Gifford. The notorious KLG as we affectionately call her, is the legendary and Emmy award winning Television host who helped America wake up to inspiration, laughs and love for over three decades. From Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee, to the TODAY show, she has been a fixture of culture and one of the most respected media personalities around. If all that weren't enough, she is a best selling author, actress, director, and singer. Buckle up as we go camping with one of the GOATS. Be sure to check out Kathie Lee's new book "The Jesus I know". Available for pre-order now.

    Getting Movies Made: A Fireside Chat with Gran Torino and a Star is Born Producer Bill Gerber

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 66:24


    He's a legendary producer having helped make classic films like Gran Torino and A Star Is Born. He's worked with Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper and Clint Eastwood. Bill Gerber joins us by the fire to share his wisdom on making it in hollywood, getting movies made and all his wisdom accrued from a lifetime of doing deals.

    The Charming Gregg Sulkin, On Acting, Life, And Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 64:08


    Gregg Sulkin, the star of hit shows and films like Wizards of Waverly Place, Runaways, Pretty Little Liars and many many more joins us by the fire to share his life journey, his lessons on success and advice for those who are embarking on the journey of acting. Not only is this chap brilliant, but his accent basically makes this one of the best episodes yet.

    Bar Fights, Bullies and Being a Legend with Bas Rutten

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 81:27


    What is it like to be the Bachelor? With Ben Higgins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 25:00


    Ben offers his take on reality TV and using your platform for good 5:15-7:43 Ben on returning to the Bachelor- 8- 9:26 Doing The Bachelor as a Christian/Rejection From the Church- 17:20 How Ben Met Jess- 19:30- 21:40

    This is How Matthew Quirk Became a NYT Bestselling Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 116:44


    1:20-1:50 - ocean babies; original jersey shore 2:20-3:00 - family sailboat story6:05-7:26 - talking about peers and gratefulness9:55-10:21  write what you know12:40-15:40 working at the Atlantic30:00-32:10 how each writer is different when starting their books36:00-36:39 reading what others write to get ideas38:30-41:20  Matthew Quirk Actually Takes Classes on How To Escape42:00-43:20  Smo're Story00:48:00;15 - 43:40-48 spooky story 35:58- 38:22  Reading other people's work will improve your own.   1:02:50-1:04:10 writing advice1:14:20-1:14:50 the dance for publication1:14:51-1:15:30 his experience in the dance that led to “the 500”1:16:30-1:16:48 This is how much he loves writing.  1:19:40-1:20:15 Chipotle Was His First Meal After Success. 1:21:40-1:23:21 The Second Book is Always The Toughest 1:23:50-1:25:10 Does He Write in Silence Or Music?1:33:15-1:34:00 You must turn off the internet to write.  1:34:20-1:36:39 meeting your writing heroes at conventions 1:38:10-1:38:40 everyone goes through the ringer at some point01:51:49;04 - 1:51:30-1:51:49 How you know when your spouse  1:52:10-1:53:00 His Ultimate Advice For Fighting With Your Spouse 

    This Photographer Is The Internet's Most Influential

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 53:39


    CNN, Forbes and the Huffington Post referred to @jeremycowart as the most influential photographer on the internet. He's photographed some of today's most famous individuals and like many who find themselves in rooms of powerful people, the journey was not planned.

    How Bailee Madison Became a Star, a Producer, and Published Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 79:15


    She's an actress, a producer, a published author and if that wasn't enough, one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Bailee Madison found fame and success before most of us could drive a car. She even had a clothing line named after her. She may be young bu she has some ageless wisdom for us all as she joins us by the fire for another incredible interview

    Life Lessons and 2 Billion at the Box Office: Ralph Winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 77:47


    5:50-6:10 “Ralph talks about William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy soliciting his advice” 10:26-10:40 How Ralph Made Sure To Make Himself Indispensable by being the original Amazon Prime13:00-13:30: Work Commitment is vital 23:15-23:47 Changing Times at the Paramount Lot 24:45-26:35 Ralph Worked on Captain Ron 27:46-29:45 The Famous Frappucino Story on X-Men 2 32:20-33:40 This is what a line producer does- he says no. 52:24-53:43 Christians in Hollywood

    Chuck Liddell Shares His Best Lessons For Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 50:32


    Join us every Thursday for new content. A special thanks to our sponsor, their coffee is amazing:  https://lairdsuperfood.com/ Follow Chuck: https://instagram.com/chuckliddell Check out Chuck's new podcast: https://Instagram.com/icebreakerspodcast

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